Thanks for joining Coco and me for the July Ultimate Coffee Date today. These catch up posts are always some of my favorite to read and to write. So, let’s get chatting as if we were having a real coffee date. I’ve got lots to share today!
July Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…Sometimes I seriously question my sanity! I realized on Sunday that I was 12 miles away from hitting 100 miles for the month on my Peloton. Hitting 100 miles would award me a virtual badge. So, even though I had already run and swam that morning, I jumped on my bike for a 30 min class. I finished the class and I was still short so I had to do 2 more 15 min classes. Seriously what is wrong with me? I did get that Silver badge though!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…Our annual 4th of July run into DC is one of my favorite traditions. We run 5 miles into the city, have breakfast at Dog Tag bakery which is staffed by veterans and then Uber on home. Yes we do really Uber home. Yesterday though, 3 of us set off for a cool down walk and ended up walking the whole 5 miles back home. These feet are tired! Ironically, I also literally ran into Coco on Key Bridge coming home. She was biking and we stopped for a quick chat.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you...I seem to have amassed quite the collection of sunglasses. I was lucky enough to receive 2 pairs of Knockaround sunglasses from BibRave about a month ago. I loved them so much that I have bought 5 more pairs. Knockarounds are light and stylish and come in so many super cute colors I just cannot help myself. I am finding it quite fun to color coordinate my outfits. At a price point of $15-25 dollars a pair they are quite a steal. Currently they are on a 4th of July sale and you can double up with my 20% off discount code (bibraveknocks2) which gives you 40% off. Don’t miss it!
Current faves:
Ha and my husband thinks I have too many pairs of running shoes. I received 2 pairs of Knockaround glasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews.
Thanks for joining us for the July Ultimate Coffee Date. If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
I’ll check out those sunglasses! I have a couple key pairs I wear all the time, but I’m also about color (and sunglasses are vital, year round). Now, that 5-mile run and the unintentional 3-mile walk afterwards…totally something I’d do 😉
The sunglasses are fabulous and can’t beat the sale! I love to color coordinate mine as well
Those sunglasses are really cute! It’s nice that there are so many brands at reasonable prices.
Thanks for the coffee date!
Yes I over buying the expensive sport glasses that I lose or break. Thanks for joining today!
I love that tradition and how fun to run into Coco! It’s so interesting what motivates us. Hey if a badge works, then go for it!
One of my fave traditions we have even in this crazy heat!
What an awesome July 4th tradition! Dog Tag bakery is the perfect ending to the run on a patriotic day.
It sure is a fun tradition even in this heat!
It was so fun “running” into you yesterday. I told my husband you all were the group run I didn’t do. 🙂 Our bike ride nearly did me in. We spent the rest of the day recovering. LOL on the Peleton miles – congrats for getting that badge!
I was exhausted yesterday. Not sure whose idea it was to walk the entire 5 miles back from Georgetown in that heat
It’s funny what we’ll do to get the badges and perks! You did your own triathlon! I haven’t tried Knockarounds but I love my Goodrs (except I’m spoiled by my Oakleys that I got for a review a few years ago!) Your 4th run sounds great. We did a birthday run for my friend Olivia followed by coffee at a local cafe.
I used to wear Oakleys for years and then I lost a them so decided to just buy multiple pairs of lesser expensive ones. Sounds like you had a fun 4th as well!
I have a lot of sunglasses, too. I like to try & match my outfit. Then one goes missing . . .. like right now I can’t find my pink ones, they’re probably somewhere in my car trunk . . .
Whew! 5 miles in the heat is a long walk after you’ve already run 5 miles! I guess you burned off plenty to enjoy yesterday.
I don’t know what we were thinking walking the whole way back in that heat. I was wiped the rest of the day. My daughter and I went out to the movies and dinner where I did treat myself to a big popcorn and some pasta for dinner. The little things 🙂
A beautiful tradition to celebrate the 4th of July. Here in april we have the celebration of the end of the WWII but is divisive again because it was a civil war.
Beautiful sunglasses, in summer is almost impossible to run without them.
Everything is divisive these days! Have a great weekend
How do you like those Knockaround glasses? I’m really attached to my Goodr’s but I NEED sunglasses all the time, so was wondering.
Love that you were able to run into the city on the 4th. I wish I lived closer to a major city like that. Urban routes are among my favorites.
I actually prefer the knockarounds to the Goodr’s I like the shape better and lots of color options. Check them out while they are on sale. WE are lucky to live close enough to run into DC although we don’t do it very often
I would tell you I am TOO HOT and how am I going to officiate all day tomorrow and then run 31 miles the next week? Where did this summer come from? Then I’d remember I’ve knocked back my second beta blocker of the day and I suddenly don’t care so much. *I have them for my blood pressure and I’ve been a bit stressed recently so it’s up. But it’s also a beta blocker so *calm*
ha ha! Stay calm indeed! We will all make it to fall soon. I am glad that it’s you and not me running 31 miles next week
I’ve never heard of Knockaround glasses! I’ll have to check them out. I have 5 pairs of Goodrs, which my husband thought was a lot. But hey, sunglasses are the ultimate summer running accessory I think! 🙂
The ultimate summer accessory indeed! Check them out they have fun colors and on a great sale
Sounds like a fun tradition – and what a bonus to run into Coco!
Those sunglasses are super cute – and what a great price point!
Thanks for coffee 🙂
Yes one of my favorite traditions!
I’ve been considering Knockarounds for a while, so I think you just pushed me to purchase…
One of these years I’ll meet up for that 4th of July run.
You will love the glasses and cannot beat the price point with the sale. Yes I would love for you to join our 4th of July run or any run!
How fun that you ran into Coco on the 4th! When one of my friends told me that there was a group of MRTT ladies from either Vienna or McLean right next to where we took our group picture before the Firecracker 5K, I started to walk over to see if it was your group and then I remembered your annual run into DC.
I would have totally done what you did to hit 100 miles for the month if I realized that I was so close, and yes, even if I’d just run and swam.
Thanks for the linkup!
I used to do that 4th of July races years back but now loving our July 4th run into DC. Not loving the heat!
Color coordinating sunglasses can be fun. I can’t as I wear prescription but I always love seeing what others do. Way to go on the Peloton badge. Your legs must not have been happy with you after.
Glad you have a fun 4th tradition. That’s one day I’ve never run – just too hit or miss weather wise. One day!
It is very hit or miss w the weather. It’s usually our hottest time around here so it’s a nice distraction